Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Millstone Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Buckeye Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (12) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Micky's Mini Mart
Grocery Store
Parks (336) A+
Buckeye Town Park
Park
Earl Edgar Park
Park
Sunset Vista Park
Park
Shops (14) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Buckeye.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2%
F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Buckeye is 112/100 - which is 12% higher than Arizona.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C+
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crime A-

Buckeye crime rates are 1,224 per 100k, which is 51% lower than Arizona
Property Crime
1,037 crimes per 100k
A-
Violent Crime
186 crimes per 100k
A
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employment A+

The median income in Buckeye is $79,156 - which is 54% higher than Arizona.
Med. Household Income
$79,156
A-
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Station 701
Fire Station
Buckeye Valley Frie Station 324
Fire Station
Buckeye Police Department
Police
Southwest Family Medicine
Clinic
Buckeye Fire Medical-Rescue Station 706
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Buckeye home prices are $246,400 - which is 39% higher than Arizona
Home Price
$246,400
A
Home Appreciation Rate
32%
A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio)
B+
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schools D+

The Buckeye graduation rate is 79% - which is 4% lower than Arizona
School Test Scores
40%
F
High School Grad. Rates
79%
D+
Elementary Schools (21) F
Buckeye Elementary School
Grace Fellowship Academy
The Odyssey Preparatory Academy
Bales Elementary School
Marionneaux Elementary School
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
Painted Desert Montessori Llc
Westpark Elementary School
High Schools (13) A+
The Buckeye Academy
Buckeye Union High School
West-Mec - Buckeye Union High School
E-Institute At Buckeye
Skyview High School
West-Mec - Youngker High School
Youngker High School
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ratings B

Buckeye has an overall rating of 72% from 38 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (34)
From AreaVibes
A+
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Up and Coming! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 31, 2023) Buckeye has seen tremendous growth in the past 10 years. Verrado, AZ in particular is a fantastic area to live, new restaurants, health facilities with two new hospitals coming, grocery stores, Costco, pet hospitals, auto mechanics, quaint cafes and coffee shops, and soon to come ...Read More a huge entertainment complex in the west valley at the 10 fwy and Verrado Way. Come check it out! Read Less
Utilities are outrageously expensive 1 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 23, 2019) Buckeye attracts new residents with relatively cheap new homes, and a seemingly low crime rate.

Unfortunately the majority of the city employees don't actually live in Buckeye, and they have zero interest in keeping the costs low for residents. There is a culture of fraud, waste
...Read More , and abuse. Read Less
Safe City NEIGHBORLY 3.5 rating By WARDEN ( Sep 03, 2015) Only Negative I find in Buckeye is I have a wonderful neighbor who's suffering hard times and I come to realize that Buckeye Water Utility doesnt do any extensions or work out plans so once I've seen this it makes me wonder if Buckeye is for anyone who might fall on hard times wh ...Read More ich can happen to any of us! Never heard of such a Utility company, even with dealing with the manager. Go figure! So outside of that well and whatever it is they spray the crops with, its a wonderful town most of the people are really nice and the folks that works at the local businesses are pretty nice. Read Less
Buckeye Arizona a Collision of Old and New 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) When I moved to Buckeye, Arizona nearly twenty years ago, I found quiet farming community. There was evidence of a town that had once thrived, but had been largely forgotten, as various disasters had struck and children moved to Phoenix to begin different careers. The past severa ...Read More l years have seen a great revitalization moving Buckeye into the modern age amidst booming growth. Most of the original town remains unchanged, but growth has taken place around it. Much of the culture remains. It has retained a rural feel, but with modern conveniences. Houses sprang up seemingly overnight. Commercial ventures followed suit. The more people means more shoppers. Many major retailers have established locations in Buckeye satisfying all the basic needs of its residents. There are dental and medical facilities, including a hospital.

Buckeye boasts many advantages. Crime is lower than the state's average. Housing prices remain very reasonable. There is dining at most of the major chain fast food establishments and a few restaurants. The biggest drawback is the lack of local employment. This creates a necessity to make a rather long drive into Phoenix, which is approximately 50 miles away.

Buckeye is a quiet family orientated town. Individuals looking to find a bustling nightlife will need to find it elsewhere. This is not to say that it does not offer its share of entertainment. Western culture permeates the town with frequent rodeos, roping competitions and a celebration of Buckeye's history in parades. History is something Buckeye is fiercely proud of. It is reflective in the various events held throughout the year and in the museum that honors the town. Read Less
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Safe City NEIGHBORLY 3.5 rating By WARDEN ( Sep 03, 2015) Only Negative I find in Buckeye is I have a wonderful neighbor who's suffering hard times and I come to realize that Buckeye Water Utility doesnt do any extensions or work out plans so once I've seen this it makes me wonder if Buckeye is for anyone who might fall on hard times wh ...Read More ich can happen to any of us! Never heard of such a Utility company, even with dealing with the manager. Go figure! So outside of that well and whatever it is they spray the crops with, its a wonderful town most of the people are really nice and the folks that works at the local businesses are pretty nice. Read Less
Buckeye Arizona a Collision of Old and New 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) When I moved to Buckeye, Arizona nearly twenty years ago, I found quiet farming community. There was evidence of a town that had once thrived, but had been largely forgotten, as various disasters had struck and children moved to Phoenix to begin different careers. The past severa ...Read More l years have seen a great revitalization moving Buckeye into the modern age amidst booming growth. Most of the original town remains unchanged, but growth has taken place around it. Much of the culture remains. It has retained a rural feel, but with modern conveniences. Houses sprang up seemingly overnight. Commercial ventures followed suit. The more people means more shoppers. Many major retailers have established locations in Buckeye satisfying all the basic needs of its residents. There are dental and medical facilities, including a hospital.

Buckeye boasts many advantages. Crime is lower than the state's average. Housing prices remain very reasonable. There is dining at most of the major chain fast food establishments and a few restaurants. The biggest drawback is the lack of local employment. This creates a necessity to make a rather long drive into Phoenix, which is approximately 50 miles away.

Buckeye is a quiet family orientated town. Individuals looking to find a bustling nightlife will need to find it elsewhere. This is not to say that it does not offer its share of entertainment. Western culture permeates the town with frequent rodeos, roping competitions and a celebration of Buckeye's history in parades. History is something Buckeye is fiercely proud of. It is reflective in the various events held throughout the year and in the museum that honors the town. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buckeye? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Buckeye Town Park
      Earl Edgar Park
      Sunset Vista Park

      Entertainment

      Buckeye Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Buckeye? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Buckeye.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Buckeye a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors